HBO Liability Claim: Discover your rights

Questioner

During my HBO study I was seriously obstructed by a teacher. The management then suspended him and declared my complaint justified. In the end they did little for me, this is also written down in black and white. I was then only thwarted by the school that wanted to cover it up. This made me depressed, I fell behind in my studies and eventually left the program without a diploma. I now have a large student debt of 20,000.... can I hold HBO liable?

Lawyer

Whether you are entitled to compensation depends largely on the specific circumstances of your case. In general, it can be said that, based on the story as you describe it here, there is a chance that you can claim compensation. I advise you to contact the legal aid office in your place of residence or area or to contact a lawyer who holds a free consultation hour or is willing to give you free initial advice.

Lawyer

In addition to Robert's response: The question of compensation only arises in my opinion if there has been a breach of contract or unlawful act by the institution in question (or employees). Although I do not rule out compensation, this will depend on details that are not mentioned in your problem description. Have you already contacted the examination committee and appeals body that most universities have. It may be legally difficult for you to relate the connection between the teacher's actions and the institution's response to your damage (student debt)